i know right..this is like my 1st entry after 432985903 yrs..band life is to freaking awesome to be blogged about..i'd rather spend my time in band than blogging anyway..that's beside the point..im still quite pissed over the results..call me sour for all i care, i really dont think we deserve that ugly medal..and if you think the same, come support us and watch prelude 29!!im sure it'll leave you wondering how the hell did we even get a silver
saw some really heartening comments on bandfusion:

I managed to listen to the whole day too.My ranking of the schools today -1) TJC2) RJC3) ACJC4) CJC5) TPJC6) NJC7) MJC.... the restI felt TJC, ACJC, and TPJC deserved better results too. TJ's extreme makeover was really exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire performance. RJ's interpretation of the Daphne was quite beautiful. ACJC started well but somehow the intensity did not last till the end of the piece. CJC was pretty precise in their performance but I felt could have more emotions. TPJC started safely in their set and was really enjoying the interpretation of Machu, ending with a very emotional ending. NJC had an impressive sound too but was messy at parts. MJC I thought was a bit lucky as they had quite a few hiccups in their performance but still managed to pull it off. A bit slow and draggy for me on many parts.To all band members: do not think too much about today's results. I can imagine how much hard work you all have put in to put up this amazing performance. Good luck to the bands tomorrow!

yey, I could manage to listen whole day today.Just a my wow list No1 of today was RJC.It was a history, now, there is a band able to handle the Ravel's music so musicaly in Singapore.I love the way the band played slow part, so colorful but not too strong.No2 was TJC.Their tutti sound was really wow! thick, great harmony and rich tone.If there is a difficulity of music in judging criteria , TJC scored a point.I like the choice of music, I don't think the conductor choose this music if he is the type just care the result of the SYF.He wanted to play music to express something, that is why he had chosen this music.bravo!

I dunno wasn't there cuz of exams T.T. Extreme makeover is seriously a tough choice piece. Did they do the bottle thing and how was their sax quartet?

I really felt that TJC played fairly well. Guess the judges didn't like it.Sigh.

i think tj got silver cos they were too loud & they sounded messy. but i can't really judge cos it was my first time listening to extreme makeover.If TJ was loud, I guess you haven't heard some other bands.messy? I have explained in my previous post. Also that piece is difficult and messy in nature with running notes all over. Go listen to professional recording, they are "messy" as you say

TPJC was really not bad. with good sound and balance. They are neat. I will not compare TPJC with MJC, although played the same pieces. My personaly preference/opinion might cause a big hooha if i comment them here. So I shall refrain from it.TJC was really very good. From the opening of extreme till very last bit. they did very well for a Junior College band with consideration of the difficulty of their choice piece, "extreme makeover". Really they did very well. All the running and others. Really good.Personally I am not sure how come TJC will get such results (a silver?) but to me they worth AT LEAST A GOLD, although I expected a better outcome (honours). Even for TPJC, I do think they deserve better than a Silver. I seriously do not wish to make any comparison but it's hard. it's human nature. I won't post it here. I don't want a commotion. PS: to those who have not heard Extreme makeover before and went for SYF today, the back part for Extreme is difficult and messy by itself (it is written that way), with all the cannon or fugue (different instruments come in at different timing while the previous instrument that came in still playing the whole melodic phrase). I said this caused I heard people saying they sound messy with different instruments come in late and all over the place at that fugue part. To all TPJC and TJC band members, you all have done your very best. It doesn't matter how the 6 judges think, you all have done a good job and of course, to alot of band conductors and audience, you all do deserve better award. For those who doesn't like what I have typed. You can say I am bias or whatsoever... but one thing I want to state here. "I have ears, so do the rest of the audience members."



anyway, i think linsheng and the band did a marvelous job and everyone felt shiok after playing our pieces..it was truly TJBand Magic..really thank the alumni for everything they've done for us (including defending us)..reading their entries just make me wanna cry all over again..to my section: dont be too sad over what has happened because we cant do anything about that except work harder and live stronger..you guys are still wonderful musicians and i love you all very very much..
TJCSB IS <3

YAY!!EXAMS OVER!!
hahaha..sucks la..all the sleepless nights and feeling drained and tired and irritated (by the stupid drilling from 8am-7pm everyday next door)..its all over for now..
watched confessions of a shopaholic with audrey, yvette,sab and fionn today..it was super hilarious..worth watching man=) so sleepy..think i need to get some sleep..going to cut my hair tml then eat dinner with ashley..sat-go eat banmian then go back tk..sun-westwinds concert..i need money n sleep..

why are we so weak and vulnerable such that one minute problem can cripple us just like that?
why should we remain in our comfort zone so much so that we become so dependent on others and afraid of changes?
Everyone has their own problems so what makes you think yours is a mountain while mine's a molehill?
Im not complaining or anything but i must admit it gets on my nerves sometimes when people 'overworry' about little things..i mean fail then fail la..wrong then wrong la..why make such a freaking big fuss?why are you so afraid?just try harder the next time..
dont have to ask unnecessary questions..just do what you think is right and explore the possibilities..you never know what you might discover
you might not get what you want but if you want it so badly then fight for it..what makes you think it will come to you that easily?

im just saying in general..not pinpointing anyone..

suntec mass dance

omg..im so NOT TIRED!! It feels totally awesome to win for all my pass 3 orietations! It feels good to be an OG9 slut! It feels good to bring glory to Xcion! Woo!! People were totally high and all..alot of OGLs and even OGMs lost their voices..though people were quite dead for the 1st few days..they were reallyalive for suntec mass dance as well as O'night..as if everyone was on fire..so good job everyone! Though our OG was abit slow most of the time and was rather problematic and has a spoilt tikki, we still rock!! The 1st rehearsal for our performancce was a flop buut we managed to turn the tables and emerge as winners!! Our OG totally deserve it!! Love OG 9 to the max!!mua mua mua mua mua!!! Love Xcion!!!
Ytd's mass dance was awesome too..crazy OGMs were cam slutting with us and taking ten thousand photos of us at the food court..lol..they were like so hyper compared to previous days..anyway..good job OG 9!! Gotta thank the other OGLs..candice, yaya, teresa, rachel, shuhadah, lynette, yongchuan, hongjie and fangxiong..you people were awesome!!and of cuz our OGMs as well..gonna miss everyone when school starts again =(((
k..very tired..post picss tml=))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

stole this pic from erfi's blog
watched bride wars on fri..the show was quite good..went breeks for dinner after that..guess we managed to surprise leslie..lol..the card erfi made for him was really nice..he used the riot theme and spent alot of time on it (too free ma)..oh well..happy birthday leslie!

HAPPY CNY EVERYONE!!go out and grab all the angbaos!!!
omg..drank too much bacardi and now i have rash!!!look like a lobster!!hope it will go away tml..what a great way to start cny=(((

im like addicted to this song la..its so nice!!!abit slow la..but the song is really nice=)))

hurhur.life is sure hectic!sort of 'broke down' yesterday. I mean band on tue wed fri and sat and on top of that another day for sectionals??That is so crazy lah..its seriously hardcore. I know there's SYF and all but this is just the beginning of the year and we're gonna be trained i mean drained?!think of the consequences if we dont do well for exams..will our teachers still allow us to participate in SYF?k whatever la..i shall stop whining and see how well i can cope with this arrangement for the time being
I hate you btw. I know i was yelling and complaining about the workload and all but you didnt have to rub it in right?I mean if you cant show any sympathy then the least you can do is shut the hell up..what do you expect from an emotionally unstable person?Dont blame me when i shouted k..ask me to get out of the house..please la..the more you want me to get out the more i will stay..why should i listen to you anyway??I really hate you to the freaking core..whatever you said yesterday is still ringing in my head..i doubt i'll ever forget or forgive you so dont ever talk to me
Ran lucky heights today..nearly died after ten thousand years of not exercising..i hate the slope man! I bet that's partly why they chose the location of TJ to be near lucky heights-so that we can get tortured running UP the slopes..my BELOVED lucky heights..i will remember you for life!!
Got alot of hw sia..think it will be be a sad cny for me=(
Things to bring tml:
-Ice cubes (Sharing with Audrey..buying icepacks)
-Shoes!
Things to bring next wed:
CIP cert for CIP poster

Im becoming old and forgetful so most note things down..lol
Anyway, Happy Eve of the Eve of the Eve of the Eve of CNY everyone!!=)
Must be a happy goober and smile more!!eat that frog!!better still..eat that toad!!